CrossRoads in the Wilderness is a progressive Christian men's retreat in Colorado reconnecting men to God and Earth. We combine council, ritual, small group time, personal process and solo time for men to work on relationship issues, life transitions like grief, or find renewal of the soul.

1. Reconnecting Men, God, and Earth
CROSSROADS
IN THE WILDERNESS

2. Scared and surprised…..
“What was I doing here?!
What are these guys doing in the woods here?!
I’ve never seen anything like this!”

3. …..became reborn and
inspired for life!

4. Spirit in action &
transformation
A Gospel of grace and forgiveness, of liberation
and reconciliation that transforms self and
society. This is what I experienced.

5. What made that experience so
powerful and meaningful?
 What elements made this happen?
 What is it that men’s souls need?

6. Men need retreat
And the Spirit drove
him into the
wilderness…

7. Men are of the earth
And God formed an ‘adam
from the adamah…

8. Men need ritual
They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching
and to the breaking of bread and the prayers

9. Men are embodied
And the Word became flesh…

10. Men need each other
And God saw that it was not good for the man
made of earth to be alone.

11. Why hadn’t I seen this kind of soul
work around the church?
Your young men shall
see visions, and
your old men dream
dreams…
- Acts 2

12. A Vision for a new Christian Men’s
Retreat and Path
Experiential
Progressive

13. CrossRoads is a place to
experience the Way
This retreat provides men with the support and
guidance to find or further their way on the
Spirit Path that Jesus traveled and taught.

14. Sit in Council
Men are heard without judgment or shame. We
listen in Grace together to what Spirit is saying.

15. Reconnect to God in ritual
Men rediscover ancient ways to pray and to feel
Spirit moving. We can be silent, noisy, still, and
raucous in our celebration and contemplation.

16. Reconnect to Creation
Our time is spent mostly outdoors, slowing down
to nature’s pace, and feeling Creation’s primal
wisdom and energy.

17. Reconnect to Men
Men are here in strength and support. No
competition , no macho. All kinds of men are
welcome and affirmed as brothers.

18. Reconnecting Men to their Own
Soul Journey
 Council and community
 Ritual
 Creation
 Personal Guidance and Process

19. What is CrossRoads in the
Wilderness?
 New experiential retreat for Christian
identified or curious men
 Group sharing, ritual, personal process, and
time in the wilderness
 Camp setting; bunk beds , bathrooms , &
meals

20. Who should come to CrossRoads?
Men who are….
 18 or older
 In transition of life stage or loss
 Working on relationship issues
 Seeking rest and revitalization
 Desiring connection to other men
 Wanting to revitalize their Spirit connection
 Looking for empowerment in leadership

21. What might men expect to take
Away from CrossRoads?
 New vision & energy
 Soulful connections
with men
 Renewed sense of
purpose and service
 A vital relationship
with Spirit & the Christ
Way

22. Come be with us….
CrossRoads in the Wilderness:
Reconnecting Men, God, and Earth
Friday, August 7 – Sunday, August 9
Boulder County, Colorado
Led by Rev. Todd Smiedendorf and Staff
Sliding Scale $275 - $450
Scholarships available!!!
(Early bird discount: $50 off if paid by July 8)
www.MensLeadershipAlliance.org